Which of the following practices facilitate learning for the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
A. Ensure that the area is well-lit.
B. Provide small amounts of new information at a time.
C. Carry out teaching activities in the quiet time after the evening meal.
D. Ask the client to demonstrate a procedure several times.
E. Ensure that the client is not fatigued or in pain.
A, B, D, E
Rationale: The older adult may take longer to process information. Adjustments to the teaching and learning processes, such as presenting small amounts of new information when the client is well-rested, increase the probability of comprehension and compliance.
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